Deck 16: Introduction to Radiographic Examinations

Question 1

Which of the following methods is/are used for obtaining periapical radiographs?

A) Paralleling
B) Bisecting
C) Interproximal
D) Both a and b

Answer 1

Both a and b

Question 2

The bite-wing film is used in the:

A) Periapical paralleling technique.
B) Periapical bisecting technique.
C) Occlusal technique.
D) Interproximal examination.

Answer 2

Interproximal examination.

Question 3

The CMRS is defined as a series of intraoral dental radiographs that shows:

A) All the dentulous tooth-bearing areas of the upper and lower jaws.
B) All the edentulous tooth-bearing areas of the upper and lower jaws.
C) All the dentulous or edentulous tooth-bearing areas of the upper and lower jaws.
D) All the dentulous tooth-bearing areas of the upper and lower jaws that can be verified clinically.

Answer 3

All the dentulous or edentulous tooth-bearing areas of the upper and lower jaws.

Question 4

CMRS stands for:

A) Complete mouth restorative series.
B) Complete mouth radiographic series.
C) Complete mouth restorative service.
D) Complete mouth radiographic service.

Question 5

In a patient without teeth, ____ periapical films are usually sufficient to cover the edentulous areas.

A) 4
B) 7
C) 14
D) 18

Question 6

Which of the following is an extraoral technique for radiographic examination?

A) Panoramic
B) Interproximal
C) Periapical
D) Occlusal

Question 7

Periapical radiographs must show the entire crowns and roots of the teeth being examined as well as ____ to ____ mm beyond the root apices.

A) 0.1; 0.5
B) 1.0; 2.0
C) 2.0; 3.0
D) 4.0; 5.0

Question 8

There are ____ methods for obtaining periapical radiographs.

A) Two
B) Three
C) Five
D) Ten

Question 9

The ____ intraoral radiographic examination is used to examine the entire tooth (crown and root) and supporting bone.

A) Periapical
B) Interproximal
C) Occlusal
D) Panoramic

Question 10

A total of ____ to ____ films may be included in the CMRS.

A) 4; 7
B) 7; 14
C) 14; 20
D) 19; 21

Question 11

Which technique examines the crowns of both maxillary and mandibular teeth on a single film?

A) Periapical paralleling technique
B) Periapical bisecting technique
C) Occlusal technique
D) Interproximal examination